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Malam

/mah-LAHM/Fulani · a boy’s name

“Learned person,” “teacher,” or religious scholar; also used as a respectful title and personal name in parts of the Sahel.

How to say it
mah-LAHM
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon